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Jura-Nord vaudois

Picnic area at Lac de Joux – Chamois on the Plateau loop from Le Lieu

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Jura-Nord vaudois

Picnic area at Lac de Joux – Chamois on the Plateau loop from Le Lieu

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Picnic area at Lac de Joux – Chamois on the Plateau loop from Le Lieu

05:21

19.8km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 8.73 km for 156 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

6.48 km

Lakeshore of Lac de Joux

Highlight • Lake

One of many barbecues and swimming spots on Lac de Joux. This has a large meadow and plenty of space to treat yourself to a break.

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2

7.36 km

Lake Joux

Highlight • Lake

The hike from Le Sentier along the shore of Lac de Joux to Le Pont is not very demanding. However, the beautiful views from the hiking trail along the lake make it very impressive and enjoyable.

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3

7.61 km

Picnic area with barbecue at Lac de Joux

Highlight • Rest Area

Large rest area with tables and benches. There are several barbecue areas and plenty of space on the meadow, which is located under large fir trees. The Lac de Joux also invites you to swim.

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4

9.41 km

Picnic area at Lac de Joux

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Beautiful picnic area at Lac de Joux with grill and swimming opportunities.

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9.91 km

Beach

Beach

6

12.4 km

Chamois on the Plateau

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Unlike elsewhere, the chamois here are not at all frightened. If you walk past them, they simply stay where they are or continue to eat quietly and do not jump …

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7

14.9 km

View of Lac de Joux

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the lakes

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8

15.1 km

Between Lac de Joux and Lac Brenet

Highlight • Lake

Magnificent view of Lake Joux and Lake Brenet. Ideal place to refresh and recharge your batteries!

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9

16.3 km

Chamois Viewing Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. you can often see chamois here if you keep a little calm. :-)

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19.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

7.85 km

1.76 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

3.56 km

3.02 km

909 m

418 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,080 m)

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Monday 11 May

9°C

-1°C

54 %

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